IS-1002 Information Technology Use Administrative Directive

Administration

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) promotes and provides Information Technology (IT) resources that enhance educational services and facilitate job performance and CNM operations. These resources are shared by CNM students, CNM employees and the public at large. All persons using these systems share the responsibility for seeing that they are used in an effective, efficient, ethical, and lawful manner. The purpose of this administrative directive is to define acceptable and unacceptable uses of these resources and to delineate the rights of CNM and technology users.

Acceptable Uses

Instructional projects and homework as assigned to all students

Business-related communication among CNM community members

Mobile device access to CNM’s networks which is compliant with CNM’s policies and procedures

CNM attempts to ensure the privacy and security of its systems and networks, but CNM makes no guarantee or representation that any account, electronic mail or voice mail is private

User Liability

Users are personally responsible for maintaining backups of all data not stored on the network, such as the local desktop or documents directories

Users may be held personally liable for data breaches which occur due to their own negligence

Enforcement

Any employee who is suspected of engaging in conduct prohibited by this administrative directive may face disciplinary action up to, and including, termination. If it is determined that an employee has accessed obscene or pornographic material in violation of this administrative directive, the result will be termination of employment. Any student suspected of violating this administrative directive may face disciplinary action. Any third party found to have engaged in conduct prohibited by these standards may be barred from CNM property. Any person who engages in unlawful conduct in violation of this administrative directive may also face legal action in accordance with federal, state, and local law.